NHTSA recall 09V-171 (09V171000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 21, 2009 - about 91,350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V171000
Also written as: 09V-171
Manufacturer number: 093
Reported: May 21, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~91,350
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY INFLICT LACERATION INJURIES TO ANYONE USING THE DOOR HANDLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-171 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.